This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division at the Marion and Fort Wayne, Indiana VA Medical Center, part of the Northern Indiana Healthcare System (NIHCS). The incumbent reports directly to the Housekeeping Supervisor or designated representative and is responsible for performing both janitorial and custodial services at the facility.
Duties include but are not limited to: Clean and sanitize patient rooms, wards, restrooms, offices, corridors, storerooms, and other areas throughout the facility. Keep supplies stocked, including paper towels, soap, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer. Sweep, mop, and scrub floors; vacuum carpets and furniture; clean windows, ceilings, and light fixtures; move furniture and climb small ladders as needed. Handle spills quickly, take out the trash, change liners, install light bulbs, and keep floors polished. Keep patient care refrigerators and ice machines clean and orderly. Make beds, clean mattresses and bed frames, and tidy patient rooms and observation spaces. Transport trash, medical waste, and recycling to collection points. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs, elevator buttons, handrails, and switches. Restock and organize cleaning carts and storage areas. Assist with setting up rooms for special events or meetings by moving and arranging furniture. Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to appropriate staff. Maintain outdoor areas by sweeping entrances, picking up litter, and ensuring walkways are clear. Respond to requests for additional cleaning or support from staff and patients. Follow all infection control policies and procedures, including proper handling and disposal of waste. Assist with linen distribution and collection throughout the facility. Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. You'll receive assignments and carry them out with minimal supervision, showing your reliability and initiative every day. If you're looking for a meaningful career in a supportive, Veteran-friendly environment, we encourage you to apply! Marion and Fort Wayne Campus-Various tours of duties and shifts to include weekends and holidays mornings, evenings, and overnight shifts, depending on the needs of the service. (For Example: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm; OR 11:00 pm - 7:30 am).** Please note this is 24/7 operation and placement will be made to meet the requirement of the service. Work Schedule: Various Days and hours available. Will discuss during onboarding process. Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping Aid)/PD91139A and PD91139-A Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris. "VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being."
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